Rififi (1955): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Rififi is a 1955 crime thriller starring Jean Servais as Tony le Stéphanois, Robert Hossein and Marie Sabouret. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $525,772 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Indusfilms
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rififi About?
The premise of Rififi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being released from a five‑year prison term, jewel thief Tony initially turns down a small job offered by his friend Jo. He discovers his former girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter, prompting him to expand a modest smash‑and‑grab into a full‑scale jewel robbery. Though the crew appears to walk away clean, the fallout from the heist threatens the lives of everyone involved.
Rififi Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heist
- kidnapping
- revenge
- child in jeopardy
- femme fatale
- rivalry
- hostage
- shot to death
- friendship between men
- boy
- security system
- female singer
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- breaking and entering
- career criminal
- criminal gang
- paris france
- murder
- ex convict
- safecracker
- death of friend
- husband wife relationship
- robbery
- umbrella
- diamond ring
- bleeding
- beaten with a belt
- song
- nightclub
- theft
- man beats a woman
- womanizer
- mistress
- anger
- miscommunication
- shot in the back
- hideout
- godfather godson relationship
- telephone booth
- home invasion
- pursuit
- suitcase full of money
- power drill
- teamwork
- car theft
- drug dealer
- drug addict
- betrayal
- one last job
- jewelry heist
- jewelry store
Rififi Cast & Characters
Jean Servais leads the cast as Tony le Stéphanois, with Robert Hossein as Rémi Grutter and Marie Sabouret as Mado.
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Jean Servais as Tony le Stéphanois - Robert Hossein as Rémi Grutter
- Marie Sabouret as Mado
- Marcel Lupovici as Pierre Grutter
Also Starring in Rififi
· 24 more- Carl Möhner Jo le Suedois
- Pierre Grasset Louis Grutter aka Louis le Tatoué
- Robert Manuel Mario Ferrati
- Jules Dassin Cesar le Milanais
- Magali Noël Viviane
- Claude Sylvain Ida Ferrati
- Marcelle Hainia Fredo's Wife
- Marcel Lesieur Fredo
- Dominique Maurin Tonio
- Janine Darcey Louise
- Marcel Rouzé First Gendarme (uncredited)
- André Dalibert Webb, le bijoutier
- Émile Genevois Charlie
- Alain Bouvette Footman, 'L'Age D'Or'
- Fernand Sardou First Gambler
- Daniel Mendaille Lookout
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- Teddy Bilis Teddy Laurentin (uncredited)
- Roger Rudel French voice of Jo le Suédois (uncredited)
- Jacques Besnard Third Gambler (uncredited)
- Jacques David Commissioner
- Armandel Second Gambler
- Lita Recio
- Huguette Montréal
- Alice Garan
Rififi Plot Summary
What happens in Rififi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tony “le Stéphanois,” played by Jean Servais, is a seasoned criminal who has recently been released from a five-year prison stint after serving time for a daring jewel heist. Upon stepping back into the streets of Paris, he finds himself struggling with misfortune and a sense of disillusionment. His life takes a turn when his old friend Jo, played by Carl Möhner, approaches him with a risky proposition: a bold smash-and-grab that would target a jewelry store’s window during broad daylight. The plan involves breaking the glass of a Parisian jeweler’s storefront and quickly grabbing some precious gems. However, Tony initially refuses to participate, wary of the dangers involved.
Full summary
The whole story of Rififi, scene by scene
Rififi Box Office
Rififi grossed $525,772 worldwide. $517,975 came from the US and Canada and $7,797 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$525.8K
- US & Canada
- $518K
- International
- $7.8K
Rififi Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Rififi (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Rififi?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the seasoned criminal who returns to Paris after prison?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rififi in Tokyo, Rififi in the City and Le Cercle Rouge.
Rififi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Rififi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rififi?
Rififi runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Rififi released?
Rififi was released on April 13, 1955.
Who is in the cast of Rififi?
Rififi stars Jean Servais as Tony le Stéphanois, Robert Hossein as Rémi Grutter and Marie Sabouret as Mado, among 28 credited actors.
How much did Rififi make at the box office?
Rififi grossed $525,772 worldwide ($517,975 domestic, $7,797 international).
Does Rififi have a post-credit scene?
No. Rififi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rififi in?
The original language of Rififi is French.
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